Presenting Building Futures’ 40-Hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training
Building Futures is highly respected for our 40-hour Domestic Violence Training. Each training equips about 25 community members to serve as Domestic Violence counselors. It’s a great way for interested
Spanish Language Services Help Survivors Build Better Futures
¡YA BASTA LA VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA! Seguridad. Esperanza. Empoderamiento. ¡PORQUE USTED LO VALE! Building Futures has strengthened our efforts to address the need for bilingual services for Latinx survivors of domestic
Working with Homeless Residents to Build New Futures
Street Outreach, Warming Shelter Change Lives “Building Futures was the perfect place for help to get off the street. Not only with finding housing but with other things, like people
Honoring Those That Made Our Successes Possible
Jazz It Up! 2018 brings together Building Futures’ supporters and partners to celebrate the many successes of the past 30 years and raise funds to fuel life-changing programs and services.
Kaiser Permanente Gives the Gift of Service
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” —Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On January 15th, Kaiser Permanente led a mighty contingent of volunteers—including U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, San
Stephanie and Diamond: A Place to Call Home
“Building Futures does what the name implies: it provides the foundation for a better life.” Stephanie Pendarvis speaks with a leader’s assurance. When her husband passed away, it was a
Providing Nourishment, Inspiring Hope
The Dalai Lama said, “The act of bringing food is one of the basic roots of all relationships.” Generous community members at Bethel Community Presbyterian Church exemplify the idea, providing
Midway Art Nights
All year, volunteer Mridula Singh has shared her passion for art by presenting Art Nights at Midway Shelter. For each session, Mridula designs a new project, creates example pieces, and
Back to School—in Style
We were humbled by the outpouring of school supplies and backpacks that flowed into collection bins and our San Leandro office. With the help of countless community members who care,
